Entertainment Tonight Hanging with the Stars Contest

May 8, 2012 by 7 Comments

Ready for a new contest?
This one is for a ton of prizes.

The grand prize being a trip to Los Angeles, California for the ET’s Exclusive Emmy Gala Party on Sunday, September 23, 2012. This includes round-trip, economy class air transportation for the winner and one guest from a major airport in the United States to an airport in Los Angeles or Burbank, CA, round trip ground transportation between the airport and your hotel, two nights accommodations in a 3 star or better hotel, round trip transportation between the hotel and the party and two tickets to the ET’s [Read more…]

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Wordless Wednesday! With linky- Come Link Up

May 8, 2012 by 8 Comments

Please link up and comment on each [Read more…]

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Teaching Kids How to Respond to Medical Emergencies

May 8, 2012 by 7 Comments

When we have children, it’s our responsibility to mentor and mold them—to teach them all of the things
that they need to know to thrive as adolescents and young adults. In the midst of teaching them about
manners, hygiene and life values, sometimes other things are inadvertently overlooked; things that are just
as important, like how to respond to medical emergencies.

If this is not something that you’ve given a lot of thought to, but you know that it’s vital to your child’s
personal development, here are three things to teach them about what to do should an unfortunate
circumstance like a medical emergency present itself.

Teach them some important phone numbers. Every day, the news features heart-wrenching stories of
children that witnessed a parent, grandparent or babysitter that was hurt in the home, but they didn’t know
what to do. Depending upon the age of the child and the situation at hand, their ability to assist may be
limited, but they can always call someone. Make sure they know how to dial 9-1-1, along with a couple
of other numbers, including a neighbor and your cell number if you happen to be away at the time. In this
cell phone age, a lot of people do not have home phones. However, if you have a child living with you,
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Cowboy Playground Putumayo Kids CD

May 8, 2012 by 8 Comments

Everybody loves a good cowboy story. The hero comes riding in on a big horse, saving the town from the bad guys- leaving only a respectful tip of the hat and a nod of his head.With this simple act, the cowboy will always be a staple of children growing up in America, not only in the west but from coast to coast.

There is a new Putumayo Kids CD, “Cowboy Playground”, which feeds into this cowboy mentality for kids of all ages. The disc includes both new songs like Saddle Bum and favorites such as Whoopee [Read more…]

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Save Your Money- Find Today’s Best Deals Here

May 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Right Now You Can score a pretty neat Silk N Dreams Rest Easy Set for $49.99 normally, $95.00. They have 2 Colors to choose from! Lightweight Silk Covered Neck Pillow, Contoured Silk Eye Mask and Ear plugs ensure a beauty enhancing and comfortable experience whether traveling, relaxing at home, hospitalized or recovering from a medical procedure.
Spiegel has this gorgeous Kimono-Sleeve Cardigan Sweatericon for $15 right now normally $69! Open-front kimono-sleeve tweed cardigan sweater with wide shawl collar. Tunic length. Deeply ribbed trim. Cotton/acrylic. [Read more…]
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#Win Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway!

May 7, 2012 by 3 Comments

Welcome to the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway!

Bright Starts and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom have teamed to offer an amazing Bright Starts Sunnyside Safari Collection giveaway to one lucky reader!
This includes the Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair, Playard, Plug in Sway & Swing, Portable Swing and Saucer making this truly the Ultimate Baby Shower Gift.
Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts: To Sew with Love, The Lucky Ladybug and Mom Blog Society.
This would be a great set for any expecting parent!

Big smiles and bright adventures go hand in hand in this exciting, fun-filled collection!
Take a walk on the sunny side-where baby gear goes together in delightful new ways. It’s a win for infants and parents alike, with irresistible jungle characters adorning an array of fun coordinated products you’ll use every day. Each piece of the collection does its job charmingly, with non-stop fun at an unbeatable value.
The Bright Starts Sunnyside Collection is available at Wal-Mart!


Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair
A good high chair is a must for moms, and Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair is as good as they come! It does what a full-sized model does and more, adjusting to four different heights (and nearly any table), reclining to three positions, and converting to a booster seat for smooth transition to the toddler years.
The reversible seat pad is made of stain-resistant fabric you can wipe clean or machine-wash. The removable Stay Level Tray™ remains flat even when the seat is reclining. All this, plus the friendly characters of the Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Make mealtime and snack time more enjoyable for baby and you. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

  • Convenient 2 piece reversible seat pad is made of stain resistant fabric that is wipe-able and machine washable
  • 4 height positions to fit most table sizes
  • 3 position recline
  • Removable Stay Level Tray™ remains level even when seat is reclined
  • 3 locking positions to grow with baby
  • Built-in holders are convenient for drinks or snacks
  • Converts to booster for easy toddler transition
  • 5 point convertible safety harness

Sunnyside Safari™ Playard
A bright, sunny place for baby to rest, play, get a quick diaper change and spend a few moments with some friendly jungle pals! That’s the Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Playard. This playard includes a removable bassinet with our time-saving One Less Step™ feature for easy fold-and-go mobility.
There’s a convenient changing table, a handy side storage pocket, easy-roll wheels, a travel bag, plus a colorful toy bar to delight baby. And like all Bright Starts™ products, this playard is an unbeatable value. Part of our coordinated Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

  • Removable bassinet with One Less Step™ to quickly fold and go
  • Convenient changing table
  • Toy bar with 2 fun toys
  • Side storage pocket
  • Wheels for easy portability
  • Includes travel bag

Sunnyside Safari™ Plug in Sway & Swing™
Some swings go back and forth. Some go side to side. This one does both—and does it with music, toys, and delightful jungle style. With a seat designed for 180

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To The Top- Gain New Followers

May 7, 2012 by 1 Comment

Gain Friends and Followers In All The Right Places

Your Hostesses are:


Add your link to any or all of the Social Media Follow Groups below! Follow as many people as you would like and be certain to leave a comment on their page to let them know you are a fan!

Please be certain to follow your hostesses. Your presence and participation is appreciated and [Read more…]
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Daily Deals- Coupons, Savings, and More!

May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Get 50% off sitewide at Hartstrings.com! Just Use code FIFTYOFF, now through 5/31! They have some really cute kid clothes for sale! Plus they have some great Spring clothes up for grabs as well.

Woohoo! At Today’s Save Pay $15 for 3 seamless, breathable Freedom Bras. This is a great price they have right now on these! Offer expires: 11:59 PM – May 20, 2012.

Snag this fun Laundry Room Wall Quote for only $11.99 right now, normally $29.99 at Kohl’s. Plus make sure to check out all the other clearance items they have up for grabs!!

Amazon has a Kindle Fire, Full Color 7″ Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi on sale for $199!! These look like they would work great. Very similar to an iPad but a lot cheaper!! Here are some perks from the product!

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